35966 ZIP Code — Flat Rock, AL

Jackson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35966 is located in Flat Rock, Alabama, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 84.40 square miles and serves a population of 3,360 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256/938.

About ZIP code 35966

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,239. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 35966 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,360

population

84.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35966 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35966

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35966. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Flat Rock	Acceptable
Flat Rock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35979 Higdon (5.1 mi) 35958 Bryant (7.1 mi) 35981 Ider (7.8 mi) 35740 Bridgeport (9.6 mi) 35765 Pisgah (11.6 mi) 30752 Trenton (11.8 mi) 35978 Henagar (12.1 mi) 35772 Stevenson (12.8 mi) 30738 Rising Fawn (12.8 mi) 35989 Valley Head (13.8 mi) 35752 Hollywood (14.2 mi) 30757 Wildwood (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,360
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	84.40 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	34.8145
Longitude	-85.7006
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256/938

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,360

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$39,239

Median household income

$24,997

Per capita income

$132,300

Median home value

$701

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

1,396

Housing units

7.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

103

5–9

10–14

125

15–19

121

112

20–24

108

150

25–34

145

225

35–44

217

238

45–54

231

189

55–59

183

136

60–64

131

208

65–74

202

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	627	18.7%
18 and over	2,733	81.3%
65 and over	610	18.2%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 4.3%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,193	95%
Two or more races	146	4.3%
Asian	21	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 18.3%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	18.3%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$39,239

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.6%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,300
Median rent / month	$701
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	59.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.7%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	29.4%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	19.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	62.4%
Propane / LP gas	22.6%
Wood	8.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	801	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	45	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	177	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	287	21.9%
Households with children under 18	420	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	443	33.8%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	14.8%
Married	59.2%	60.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	4.3%	18.0%
Divorced	6.7%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 22.6%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.1%
Bachelor's or higher	7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	8.9%
Kindergarten	11	2.1%
Elementary school	239	45.4%
High school	168	31.9%
College / grad school	62	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.8%

Construction 21.0%

Retail trade 14.0%

Education & healthcare 8.6%

Other services 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Professional & management 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Information 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	30.3%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	2.7%
Self-employed	16.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	5.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 24.3%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 12.4%

Female-led households 14.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.5%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	28.7%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	156	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	52.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,151	93.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,360	100.0%
Born in same state	3,339	99.4%
Born in different state	1,427	42.5%
Foreign born	21	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	688	20.5%
French	328	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	240	7.1%
English	94	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	82.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35966

What city is ZIP code 35966 in?

ZIP code 35966 is primarily assigned to Flat Rock, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35966 in?

ZIP code 35966 falls within Jackson County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35966?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 35966 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 35966 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35966?

16% of residents in ZIP code 35966 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 35966 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 35966 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 35966 in?

ZIP code 35966 observes the CST timezone.